France wants curfews in some areas after weekend of riots

Following a weekend marked by riots and looting across France, the central government has requested that local authorities implement curfews in affected areas. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addressed the security situation on Monday, facing intense pressure over alleged security failings during the nationwide anti-government protests.

While addressing the unrest, Prime Minister Lecornu did not rule out the possibility of declaring a state of emergency. However, he indicated that deploying curfews through local authorities was currently viewed as a more appropriate measure to restore order following the widespread civil disturbance.